WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the use and purchase of chemical agent devices (OC spray) in WA prisons and detention centres between 2010 and early 2018. The answer details the types, quantities, and costs of devices purchased in 2017.

AnsweredQoN 2736Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 March 2018
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) How many times was a chemical agent device (i.e. Oleoresin Capsicum spray) deployed at any prison or detention centre in the following calendar years: (a) 2010; (b) 2011; (c) 2012; (d) 2013; (e) 2014; (f) 2015; (g) 2016; (h) 2017; and (i) to 5 March 2018? (2) Were any chemical agent devices purchased during 2017 and if so: (a) How many devices; (b) What devices were purchased (i.e. type and manufacturer); and (c) What was the total cost associated with purchasing this device?

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Answered
10 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
11 days
The Department of Justice (the Department) advises:
Items
Date
Cost/unit
Qty
Total cost
MK4 Stream SABRE RED-CROSSFIRE (20170209)
14/2/17
$29.00
350
$10,150.00
MK4 Foam SABRE RED (20170209)
14/2/17
$25.00
150
$3,750.00
MK9 Foam SABRE RED (20170208)
14/2/17
$75.00
30
$2,250.00
MK9 Stream SABRE RED (20170208)
14/2/17
$65.00
60
$3,900.00
MK9 Fog SABRE RED
14/2/17
$105.00
6
$630.00
$20, 680
Manufacturer
Supplier
SABRE Security Equipment Corporation (Law Enforcement Division)
747 Sun Park Drive
Fenton , MO 63026
St. Louis
WESFIRE
Unit 3/73 Buckingham Drive
WANGARA WA 6065

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